Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has told her Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu that attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon are unacceptable, her office said on Sunday.

"Prime Minister Meloni reiterated the unacceptability of UNIFIL being attacked by Israeli armed forces," the Italian government said in a statement.

Italy is a significant contributor to the UN mission known as UNIFIL.

In a phone conversation with Netanyahu, Meloni also called for the "full implementation" of the UN's Security Council Resolution 1701 on Lebanon and stressed the urgent need for a de-escalation of conflict in the region, her office said.

''As you know, the headquarters of the UNIFIL mission and two Italian bases have been hit by gunfire shots fired by the Israeli forces, and therefore I cannot, even as Italy, not to condemn again what has happened," Meloni said.&nbsp;

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"It is unacceptable, it violates what was established by resolution 1701 of the United Nations. The Italian government, as you know, has strongly protested with the Israeli authorities. On this issue, together with Emmanuel (Macron) and Pedro (Sanchez), so France and Spain, we have also decided to make a common declaration.," she added.&nbsp;

Two UN peacekeepers were injured on Friday by an Israeli strike near their watchtower in south Lebanon, the Israeli military said, while blasts shook the peacekeepers' main base in the area for the second time in 48 hours as Israeli forces battled Hezbollah.

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Previously,&nbsp;Italy's defence minister had slammed Israel for the shooting by calling it "intolerable".&nbsp;The minister, Guido Crosetto said he "protested" to Israel's defence minister and summoned the Israeli ambassador over the incident.

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has told her Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu that attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon are unacceptable, her office said on Sunday.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has told her Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu that attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon are unacceptable, her office said on Sunday. "Prime Minister Meloni reiterated the unacceptability of UNIFIL being attacked by Israeli armed forces," the Italian government said in a statement. Italy is a significant contributor to the UN mission known as UNIFIL. In a phone conversation with Netanyahu, Meloni also called for the "full implementation" of the UN's Security Council Resolution 1701 on Lebanon and stressed the urgent need for a de-escalation of conflict in the region, her office said. ''As you know, the headquarters of the UNIFIL mission and two Italian bases have been hit by gunfire shots fired by the Israeli forces, and therefore I cannot, even as Italy, not to condemn again what has happened," Meloni said. Watch | International Anger Mounts Over IDF Firing At UN Peacekeepers "It is unacceptable, it violates what was established by resolution 1701 of the United Nations. The Italian government, as you know, has strongly protested with the Israeli authorities. On this issue, together with Emmanuel (Macron) and Pedro (Sanchez), so France and Spain, we have also decided to make a common declaration.," she added. Two UN peacekeepers were injured on Friday by an Israeli strike near their watchtower in south Lebanon, the Israeli military said, while blasts shook the peacekeepers' main base in the area for the second time in 48 hours as Israeli forces battled Hezbollah. Also read | Israel vs UN: Netanyahu tells Guterres to withdraw peacekeepers from south Lebanon Previously, Italy's defence minister had slammed Israel for the shooting by calling it "intolerable". The minister, Guido Crosetto said he "protested" to Israel's defence minister and summoned the Israeli ambassador over the incident. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

'It is unacceptable': Italian PM Meloni tells Netanyahu after attack on UN peacekeepers

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) urged the Congolese government to launch an investigation into the killings of two Indian and one Moroccan peacekeeper. The world organisation adopted a press statement, submitted by India and France, on the recent killings of the three peacekeepers in Congo. The recent attacks on the UN’s MONUSCO in North Kivu, which resulted in the deaths of three peacekeepers and&nbsp;injuries to others, were strongly condemned by the Council’s members. They emphasised that this intentional attack on the individuals can be qualified as a war crime under international law, ANI reported.

The Security Council members sent their sincere condolences to India and Morocco and the families of the victims. The council members also sent their sympathies to the UN and the victims, who were innocent bystanders.

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The Council urged restraint and communication in order to ease the current tensions and guarantee the safety of the citizens in the region. In the statement, the council urged the government to put in efforts to re-establish peace and order as well as look into the cause of the current unrest and ensure accountability for it.

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In accordance with pertinent Security Council resolutions, the Council emphasised the significance of MONUSCO having the capabilities and advancing the safety and security of the UN peacekeepers and its operations by taking necessary steps.

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The Council has emphasised that host states bear primary responsibility for the safety and security of UN personnel and assets. They reaffirmed their steadfast support for Milton Keita, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and MONUSCO’s stabilising efforts.

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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) urged the Congolese government to launch an investigation into the killings of two Indian and one Moroccan peacekeeper.

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) urged the Congolese government to launch an investigation into the killings of two Indian and one Moroccan peacekeeper. The world organisation adopted a press statement, submitted by India and France, on the recent killings of the three peacekeepers in Congo. The recent attacks on the UN’s MONUSCO in North Kivu, which resulted in the deaths of three peacekeepers and injuries to others, were strongly condemned by the Council’s members. They emphasised that this intentional attack on the individuals can be qualified as a war crime under international law, ANI reported. The Security Council members sent their sincere condolences to India and Morocco and the families of the victims. The council members also sent their sympathies to the UN and the victims, who were innocent bystanders. Also read | Two Indian peacekeepers killed during anti-UN protest in Congo The Council urged restraint and communication in order to ease the current tensions and guarantee the safety of the citizens in the region. In the statement, the council urged the government to put in efforts to re-establish peace and order as well as look into the cause of the current unrest and ensure accountability for it. Watch | Gravitas: 2 Indian peacekeepers killed during anti-UN protests In accordance with pertinent Security Council resolutions, the Council emphasised the significance of MONUSCO having the capabilities and advancing the safety and security of the UN peacekeepers and its operations by taking necessary steps. Also read | At least 5 killed, dozens wounded in east Congo anti-UN protest The Council has emphasised that host states bear primary responsibility for the safety and security of UN personnel and assets. They reaffirmed their steadfast support for Milton Keita, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and MONUSCO’s stabilising efforts. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

UNSC urges Congolese government to investigate the killing of three UN peacekeepers

The UN said Thursday another peacekeeper has been found dead in the Central African Republic, bringing to five the toll from an attack this week, the deadliest so far against the mission in the unstable, violence-plagued nation.

Suspected anti-Balaka Christian militias attacked the UN convoy of the MINUSCA force on Monday in the southeast of the country near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

&quot;The Moroccan peacekeeper who had been reported missing has now been found dead,&quot; UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said.

A Cambodian soldier serving in the MINUSCA mission was killed during an exchange of gunfire and ten other peacekeepers were wounded.

The bodies of three other Cambodian peacekeepers were found on Tuesday.&nbsp;

UN officials said the bodies of the four peacekeepers were badly mutilated, to the point of making identification difficult.

UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix will travel to the capital Bangui later in the day to attend a memorial on Friday for the five soldiers and to meet with the country&#39;s leaders.

He will express &quot;strong support for the UN peacekeeping mission&quot; that was set up in 2014 to help stabilize the country, Dujarric said.

MINUSCA&#39;s 10,000 troops and 2,000 police were deployed following bloody sectarian fighting that erupted after the 2013 overthrow of leader Francois Bozize.

Among Africa&#39;s poorest countries, the Central African Republic descended into bloodshed pitting the anti-Balaka fighters against the mainly Muslim Seleka coalition.

In recent days fighting has erupted between anti-Balaka militias and the UPC faction of the ex-Seleka rebels leaving around 37 people dead and many wounded, including civilians, at Alindao in the centre of the country, sources told AFP, including the Centrafrican Red Cross which added that 3,000 people were displaced.&nbsp;

&quot;We don&#39;t have an official toll for Alindao but we deeply regret to see the presence of child soldiers in the region, including in the ranks of the UPC. The situation in the region is worrying,&quot; said Herve Verhoosel, a MINUSCA spokesman.

The Moroccan royal armed forces separately said in a statement from Rabat that the body of the Moroccan peacekeeper had been returned, and that another wounded soldier remained in serious condition.

The ambush of the UN convoy took place on the Rafai-Bangassou axis, some 140 miles (220 kilometers) southeast of the city of Bria.&nbsp;

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the Security Council have strongly condemned the attack and called for those responsible to face justice.

Meanwhile, the military mission of the European Union said the first battalion of 650 Centrafrican soldiers which trained by the mission was presented to authorities in Bangui on Thursday.&nbsp;

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UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix will travel to the capital Bangui later in the day to attend a memorial on Friday for the five soldiers and to meet with the country's leaders.

The UN said Thursday another peacekeeper has been found dead in the Central African Republic, bringing to five the toll from an attack this week, the deadliest so far against the mission in the unstable, violence-plagued nation. Suspected anti-Balaka Christian militias attacked the UN convoy of the MINUSCA force on Monday in the southeast of the country near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. "The Moroccan peacekeeper who had been reported missing has now been found dead," UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said. A Cambodian soldier serving in the MINUSCA mission was killed during an exchange of gunfire and ten other peacekeepers were wounded. The bodies of three other Cambodian peacekeepers were found on Tuesday. UN officials said the bodies of the four peacekeepers were badly mutilated, to the point of making identification difficult. UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix will travel to the capital Bangui later in the day to attend a memorial on Friday for the five soldiers and to meet with the country's leaders. He will express "strong support for the UN peacekeeping mission" that was set up in 2014 to help stabilize the country, Dujarric said. MINUSCA's 10,000 troops and 2,000 police were deployed following bloody sectarian fighting that erupted after the 2013 overthrow of leader Francois Bozize. Among Africa's poorest countries, the Central African Republic descended into bloodshed pitting the anti-Balaka fighters against the mainly Muslim Seleka coalition. In recent days fighting has erupted between anti-Balaka militias and the UPC faction of the ex-Seleka rebels leaving around 37 people dead and many wounded, including civilians, at Alindao in the centre of the country, sources told AFP, including the Centrafrican Red Cross which added that 3,000 people were displaced. "We don't have an official toll for Alindao but we deeply regret to see the presence of child soldiers in the region, including in the ranks of the UPC. The situation in the region is worrying," said Herve Verhoosel, a MINUSCA spokesman. The Moroccan royal armed forces separately said in a statement from Rabat that the body of the Moroccan peacekeeper had been returned, and that another wounded soldier remained in serious condition. The ambush of the UN convoy took place on the Rafai-Bangassou axis, some 140 miles (220 kilometers) southeast of the city of Bria. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the Security Council have strongly condemned the attack and called for those responsible to face justice. Meanwhile, the military mission of the European Union said the first battalion of 650 Centrafrican soldiers which trained by the mission was presented to authorities in Bangui on Thursday. (AFP)

Fifth UN peacekeeper found dead in Central African Republic